City

Mason, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,494Population
💰$49,096Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$91,600Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic0.5%
Black2.3%
Asian0.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate602 (58.8%)
Some College66 (6.5%)
Associates120 (11.7%)
Bachelors124 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree106 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 58.8%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad58.8%
Some College6.5%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,096 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$91,600 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$870/mo
Total Housing Units806
Vacant Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Mason, WV

Mason is a city in West Virginia, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,494 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Mason is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,096 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mason is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $870 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mason is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.98%).

Mason, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Mason
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25260 1,494 $49,096 $91,600 $870 2.2% 22.5% 77.8%